List of sporting knights and dames

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This is a list of people who have been appointed a knight or a dame by the British honours system or a Commonwealth realms honours system for their contribution to sport.

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Administration

Athletics

Badminton

Boxing

Canoeing

Cricket

See List of cricketers who were knighted (30)

Cycling/Racing

Equestrian

Fencing

Football

See List of football personalities with British honours (15 knighthoods)

Golf

Horse racing

Motor racing

Mountaineering

Netball

Rowing

Rugby

Sheep Shearing

Swimming

Squash

Tennis

Triathlon

Yachting

Wheelchair basketball

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